• 제목/요약/키워드: Infectious disease transmission

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Sequence analysis of the fusion protein gene of Newcastle disease virus isolated from breeder ducks in Korea

  • Han, Mi Na;Byeon, Hyeon Seop;Lee, Cho Yeon;Jo, Nam Sin;Lee, Jong Hwa;Jang, Rae Hoon;Kim, Chang Seop;Na, Ki Jeong
    • 한국동물위생학회지
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    • 제42권4호
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    • pp.245-250
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    • 2019
  • Newcastle disease (ND) is an infectious poultry disease that caused high mortality and reduced egg production. NDVs are regularly present in the domestic duck population. And ducks play a possible role in the maintenance and transmission of NDVs. While we were monitoring the Avian Influenza, NDVs were isolated from field samples by accident. So we analysed the biological and genetic characteristics of these viruses. Lentogenic NDVs were isolated from two farms among twenty breeder duck farms. The ages of ducks were 39 weeks old in the 'A' farm and 3~72 weeks old in the 'B' farm. And they were not inoculated with the NDVs vaccine. In the biological characteristics, the both viruses which separated from the farm 'A' and 'B' were thermostable. The amino acid sequence of a site from 112 to 119 in the fusion (F) protein was 'GKQGRLIG' which has monobasic motif in the samples of both farms. And this means the separated NDVs are lentogenic. Phylogenetic analysis was performed by entire nucleotide sequence of F protein. The virus strains from the A farm (MN095239) and the B farm (MN095240) belonged to class II genotype I. Using the analysis of whole F protein nucleic acid sequence, the MN095239 (GenBank) had homology with Ulster strain about 99.95% and the MN095239 (GenBank) had homology with KR/CK/KU_LBM255/09 strain about 99.89%. NDV surveillance is needed to investigate epidemiological relationship of domestic breeder duck isolates in Korea.

미얀마의 말라리아, 결핵 및 간염의 표준 진단법 및 치료법 현황 (Current Status of Standard Diagnostics and Treatment for Malaria, Tuberculosis, and Hepatitis in Myanmar)

  • 한은택;이종석;정재훈;장철훈
    • Laboratory Medicine Online
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    • 제7권3호
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    • pp.94-102
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    • 2017
  • 말라리아, 결핵, 간염은 미얀마의 중요한 감염 질환으로, 퇴치를 위한 노력에도 불구하고 여전히 심각한 상황이다. 곤충 매개 질환의 하나인 말라리아는 관리 목표치에 도달하여 관리가 잘 이루어지고 있음을 보여주고 있다. 하지만 결핵은 과거 수십년간 오히려 증가하고 있으며, 만성 바이러스성 간염은 주변 국가들에 비해 여전히 높은 수준이다. 이들 감염 질환을 통제하는데 중요한 방법은 조기 진단과 치료이다. 저자들은 최근 4년간 KOICA의 지원으로 미얀마의 주요 감염병의 실태를 파악하고, 감염병 퇴치를 위한 노력을 기울여 왔다. 지금은 이동 수단의 발달로 인해 감염병의 전파에서 국경의 한계가 없어졌기에, 세계 어느 곳에서의 감염도 다른 지역의 사람들에게 끼치는 영향이 크다. 비록 우리나라에서 멀리 떨어진 곳이기는 하나, 미얀마의 감염병 퇴치 노력이 우리나라와 전 세계의 인류 보건 향상에 중요한 영향을 끼칠 것으로 생각한다.

코로나 바이러스 대유행에 따른 치과 의료 관리 가이드라인 (Guidelines for dental clinic infection prevention during COVID-19 pandemic)

  • 김진
    • 대한치과의료관리학회지
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    • 제8권1호
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    • pp.1-7
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    • 2020
  • Dental settings have unique characteristics that warrant specific infection control considerations, including (1) prioritizing the most critical dental services and provide care in a way that minimizes harm to patients due to delayed care, or harm to personnel from potential exposure to persons infected with the COVID-19 disease, and (2) proactively communicate to both personnel and patients the need for them to stay at home if sick. For health care, an interim infection prevention and control recommendation (COVID-19) is recommended for patients suspected of having coronavirus or those whose status has been confirmed. SARS-CoV-2, which is the virus that causes COVID-19, is thought to be spread primarily between people who are in close contact with one another (within 6 feet) through respiratory droplets that are produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. Airborne transmission from person-to-person over long distances is unlikely. However, COVID-19 is a new disease, and there remain uncertainties about its mode of spreads and the severity of illness it causes. The virus has been shown to persist in aerosols for several hours, and on some surfaces for days under laboratory conditions. COVID-19 may also be spread by people who are asymptomatic. The practice of dentistry involves the use of rotary dental and surgical instruments, such as handpieces or ultrasonic scalers, and air-water syringes. These instruments create a visible spray that can contain particle droplets of water, saliva, blood, microorganisms, and other debris. While KF 94 masks protect the mucous membranes of the mouth and nose from droplet spatter, they do not provide complete protection against the inhalation of airborne infectious agents. If the patient is afebrile (temperature <100.4°F)* and otherwise without symptoms consistent with COVID-19, then dental care may be provided using appropriate engineering and administrative controls, work practices, and infection control considerations. It is necessary to provide supplies for respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette, including alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) with 60%~95% alcohol, tissues, and no-touch receptacles for disposal, at healthcare facility entrances, waiting rooms, and patient check-ins. There is also the need to install physical barriers (e.g., glass or plastic windows) in reception areas to limit close contact between triage personnel and potentially infectious patients. Ideally, dental treatment should be provided in individual rooms whenever possible, with a spacing of at least 6 feet between the patient chairs. Further, the use of easy-to-clean floor-to-ceiling barriers will enhance the effectiveness of portable HEPA air filtration systems. Before and after all patient contact, contact with potentially infectious material, and before putting on and after removing personal protective equipment, including gloves, hand hygiene after removal is particularly important to remove any pathogens that may have been transferred to the bare hands during the removal process. ABHR with 60~95% alcohol is to be used, or hands should be washed with soap and water for at least 20 s.

일반병실을 음압격리병실로 전환 시 병실 전환 방식에 관한 연구 - 국가지정입원치료병상과 긴급치료병상을 중심으로 (A Study on the Room Conversion Type when Converting a Patient Bed-Room into a Negative Pressure Isolation Room - Focused on Nationally designated Isolation Wards and Urgent Isolation Wards)

  • 김지윤;이현진;권순정
    • 의료ㆍ복지 건축 : 한국의료복지건축학회 논문집
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    • 제29권4호
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    • pp.29-35
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    • 2023
  • Purpose: The 2015 Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outbreak and the recent COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the lack of negative pressure isolation rooms and the fragility of the healthcare system. The need for healthcare facility transformation for respiratory infectious diseases has become more prominent due to COVID-19, and the purpose of this study is to provide a foundation for the rapid, economical, and safe construction of negative pressure isolation wards. Methods: This study analyzes the current status of hospitals that have been converted to negative pressure isolation rooms, and provides architectural plans and examples to provide a reference for bedroom change. Research data of this study have been obtained by analyzing the drawings of negative pressure isolation wards of nationally designated inpatient treatment beds and urgent isolation beds. In addition, the relevant literature of urgent isolation beds has been analyzed to derive bedroom change type. Result: In this study, a total of 21 isolation bed conversion methods have been presented. Implications: In order to change efficiently from a general ward to an isolation ward, it is necessary to consider the actual hospital's infectious disease transmission patterns and facility conditions.

Self-Symptom Checker for COVID-19 Control and Symptom Management

  • Sun-Ju Ahn;Jong Duck Kim;Jong Hyun Yoon;Jung Ha Park
    • 보건행정학회지
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    • 제33권1호
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    • pp.29-39
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    • 2023
  • Background: Breaking the chain of disease transmission from overseas is necessary to control new infectious diseases such as coronavirus disease 2019 effectively. In this study, we developed a mobile app called Self-Symptom Checker (SSC) to monitor the health of inbound travelers. Methods: SSC was developed for general users and administrators. The functions of SSC include non-repudiation using QR (quick response) codes, monitoring fever and respiratory symptoms, and requiring persons showing symptoms to undergo polymerase chain reaction tests at nearby screening stations following a review of reported symptoms by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, as well as making phone calls, via artificial intelligence or public health personnel, to individuals who have not entered symptoms to provide the necessary information. Results: From February 12 to March 27, 2020, 165,000 people who were subjected to the special entry procedure installed SSC. The expected number of public health officers and related resources needed per day would be 800 if only the phone was used to perform symptom monitoring during the above period. Conclusion: By applying SSC, more effective symptom monitoring was possible. The daily average number of health officers decreased to 100, or 13% of the initial estimate. SSC reduces the work burden on public healthcare personnel. SSC is an electronic solution conceived in response to health questionnaires completed by inbound travelers specified in the World Health Organization International Health Regulations as a requirement in the event of a pandemic.

누에 전염성 연화병의 발병 억제제에 의한 방제 (Inhibitory Effect of Guanidine Hydrochloride on the Infectious Flacherie Virus of the Silkworm, Bombyx mori)

  • 강석권;김근영;이재창;조용섭
    • 한국잠사곤충학회지
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    • 제25권2호
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    • pp.37-43
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    • 1984
  • 누에병 중에 피해가 막대한 전염성 연화병을 방제하기 위하여 바이러스 증식을 특이적으로 억제하는 guanidine 유도체중에서 그 억제효과가 큰 guanidine hydrochloride(GH)를 도입하여 전염성 연화병 바이러스의 증식억제효과에 관하여 조사하였다. 1. 누에에 대한 GH의 약해시험 결과에서는 GH농도 0.01% 수준 이하에서는 약해가 전혀 없었다. 2. FV 감염잠 혼입에 따른 피해조사에서는 화용비율은 무처리(대조) 89.2% (100)에 대하여 1% 감염잠혼입구 70.7%(79), 5% 감염잠 혼입구 38.4%(43)이었으며 1만두수견양은 대조구 21.3kg(100)에 대하여 1% 혼입구 16.7kg(77), 5% 혼입구 8.8kg(41)으로서 전자와 같은 경향으로 나타났다. 3. FV에 대한 GH의 발병억제효과는 GH 0.01% 농도에서 대조구에 비하여 약 10배의 억제효과가 있었다. 4. GH의 투여회수와 발병억제효과에서는 FV접종후 계속 투여하는 것이 가장 효과적이었다. 5. FV 접종후 GH투여시간에 대한 발병억제 효과는 접종과 동시에 투여는 것이 가장 효과적이었다. 6. FV의 GH에 의한 시험관내 불활화조사에서는 GH가 시험관내에서 FV를 불활화시키는 작용이 인정되지 않았다.

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Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Tuberculous Meningitis의 임상치험 3례 (The Clinical Report on the Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Tuberculosis Meningitis)

  • 손윤정;임중화;이도형
    • 대한한방내과학회지
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    • 제25권2호
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    • pp.352-360
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    • 2004
  • Tuberculosis, one of the oldest diseases known to affect humans, is caused by bacteria belonging to the Mycobacterium luberculosis complex. The diseases usually affects the lungs, although in up to one-third of cases other organs are affected. If properly treated, tuberculosis caused by drug-susceptible strains is curable in virtually all cases. If untreated, the disease may be fatal within 5 years in more than half of cases. Transmission usually takes place through the airborne spread of droplets of nuclei produced by patients with infectious pulmonary tuberculosis. Two patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis and one with Tuberculous Meningitis were recently examined. The changes in these patient's symptoms through both western medical treatment and oriental medical treatment are reported.

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Prospective Diary Survey of Preschool Children's Social Contact Patterns: A Pilot Study

  • Oh, Hyang Soon;Ryu, Mikyung
    • Child Health Nursing Research
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    • 제26권4호
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    • pp.393-401
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    • 2020
  • Purpose: This pilot study aimed to describe children's social contact patterns and to analyze factors related to their social contacts. Methods: The participants were 30 children aged ≥13 months to <7 years, whose teachers at childcare centers and parents at home were asked to maintain diaries of their social contacts prospectively for 24 hours. Data were collected from November 30, 2018, to January 7, 2019. Results: The 30 participating children were in contact with 363 persons in a 24-hours period (mean, 12.1±9.1). The number of contacts showed significant relationships with day of the week (p<.001), number of family members/cohabitants (p=.015), area of residence (p=.003), and type of housing (p=.002). A multiple regression model showed significantly higher numbers of contacts on weekdays (B=10.64, p=.010). Physical versus non-physical types of contact showed significant differences in terms of duration, location, and frequency (p<.001). The duration of contacts showed significant relationships with their location and frequency (p<.001), while the frequency of contacts was significantly related to their location (p<.001). Conclusion: This is the first survey describing the characteristics of Korean preschool children's social contacts. Further large-scale social contact studies of children should be conducted.

수학여행 후 발생한 Plasmodium vivax 말라리아 1례 (A case of Plasmodium vivax malaria occurring during a school excursion to Pocheon-gun)

  • 곽병옥;정소정;김교순
    • Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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    • 제53권1호
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    • pp.85-88
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    • 2010
  • 말라리아는 Plasmodium species의 감염에 의해 생기는 주기적인 발열, 오한, 피로, 빈혈, 비종대를 특징으로 하는 질병이다. 과거 국내에 크게 유행하였던 삼일열 말라리아는 최근 경기도 북부 지역을 중심으로 재유행하고 있고 높은 전염률을 보인다. 저자들은 경기도 포천으로 수학여행을 다녀온 후 고열과 혈소판감소증이 발생한 말라리아 1례를 경험하였다. 환아는 삼일열 말라리아로 진단되어 hydroxychloroquine, primaquine으로 치료받았다. 이에 저자들은 문헌 고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

미숙아 망막증 검사 중 맥락망막염으로 진단된 선천성 톡소포자충증 1례 (A Case of Congenital Toxoplasmosis with Chorioretinitis Diagnosed by an Examination for Retinopathy of Prematurity)

  • 조경순;김상은;김종현;오진희;고대균
    • Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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    • 제13권2호
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    • pp.196-200
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    • 2006
  • 선천성 톡소포자충증은 산모로부터 Toxopalsma gondii가 수직 감염되어 유발되는 질환으로, 임상양상은 매우 다양해서 사산 혹은 분만 직후 사망하는 경우부터 중추신경계 손상을 나타내기도 하며 증상이 없기도 하나, 대부분 안 병변을 동반한다. 저자들은 최근까지 아프리카에서 거주하였던 산모로부터 분만된 미숙아에서 미숙아 망막증 추적검사 중 맥락망막염이 발견되고, 톡소포자충 IgM 항체 양성을 보여 선천성 톡소포자충증으로 확진한 환자를 경험하여 보고하는 바이다.

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